Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Ariel was one of the leaders summoned by Ezra to assist in the return of the exiles to Jerusalem.
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Ariel is mentioned in Ezr.8.16 as one of the leaders summoned by Ezra to assist in the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem. Ezra, a priest and scribe, led a group of Israelites back to Jerusalem during the reign of King Artaxerxes of Persia, with the purpose of teaching and enforcing the Law of Moses among the people.
In preparation for the journey, Ezra gathered leading men to accompany him. Ariel is listed among these leaders, along with Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam. Ezra sent these men to Iddo, the leader at Casiphia, to request the assistance of Levites and temple servants for the house of God in Jerusalem.
The mention of Ariel in this context highlights his role as a trusted leader among the exiles and his willingness to support Ezra in the important task of restoring worship and religious practices in Jerusalem. However, beyond this brief mention, no further details about Ariel's background, family, or specific contributions are provided in the biblical text.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0740
Then I summoned the leaders: Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, as well as the teachers Joiarib and Elnathan.
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